Hi Jennifer! What should I do? Chocolate can be tricky to work with sometimes. Yes, totally. Thanks for sharing the recipe! And I received rave reviews. The +/- 2 Tbsp won’t make or break it though , Thank you Olivia! Any clues on what might have happened there? Also, while a layer of cake is baking in the oven, how should I store the batter? I just kept on "testing" it all the time with my spoon. Turn heat off and steep for 10mins. I read the directions over (and over and over ) to catch each detail since baking doesn’t come naturally to me yet. Happy birthday! I just made a slightly adapted version of this (mostly replaced earl grey with lavender because my body doesnt like caffeine) and i have to say that this cake is amazing! Hi Sasha! if more, what’s the relative % to all purpose flour? I made this for my friend who loves earl grey tea and she LOVED it!! Is it possible it was overbaked? Get to know your oven! Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. It doesn’t need to be cubed as long as it’s already at room temp and you add it in about 1 Tbsp portions. … (2) the flavor of the cake was lovely, and when they came out of the oven, they looked like they were the right texture. It will just make removing the parchment from the cakes easier, but I never find it to stick that much. Do you think I can add earl grey oil to enhance the flavor? So happy that you liked it, and your dad too! Hi Nancy! In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, tea,and salt until well combined. I like to serve slices of it with a light dollop of hand-whipped cream or lemon curd and any fruit that’s in season, like blueberries, pears, or even poached pears in the fall. I have a question here – it’s my friend’s birthday coming up and I’d like to make something special for him. How do you measure your flour? Bake at the same temperature, but check them after 15mins or so as they may be done by then. The cake is tender, moist and has has such a lovely, delicate flavor. Thanks Liv! I have 2 9” cake pans and was wondering if I should double the recipe or just do 1.5. This amount of batter is also enough for one 10inch layer. We used the lovely, left over Earl Grey syrup to make an Earl Grey Almond Praline. Yes, non-dairy will work totally fine. Hi Ezra! Is it ok to use the stuff in the actual tea bags? I was just wondering if I reduce the serving size of the cake from 12 to 6, do I still need 3 6″ baking pans and the same cooking time? Because it’s a winner. hi!! You need 50g of earl grey syrup. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. Hi Jamie! Seriously, I wanted to make a comfy hot beverage out of it, it should totally be a thing if it isn't already . I think that would be totally fine and perfectly delicious. I would leave it out and maybe make the Earl Grey milk stronger? The only thing that didnt quite work according to recipe was the meringue for the buttercream – it took forever to get to 160°F, which meant a lot of hand whipping while it was heating up, but that might just be my shitty stove. Making this recipe soon and was wondering if you have any tips on what to do if I only have 1 6-inch pan? Another question would be whether I could directly triple the recipe, so I don’t have to create the batter again after one is done? Thanks for the sweet comment and for your tips! Overly dense cakes can be from overmixing the cake batter once the flour is added — it develops too much gluten. Do I need to change the temperature or cooking time? Pistachio Macarons Recipe + TIPS It’s best to spoon the flour into your measuring up and level it off. Definitely email over some pics as I’d love to see! Hello! If yes, what would be your recommendations for storage? I'm so happy the cake was such a success, it's one of the favourites in the family. Hi Evangeline! I love the flavour and lightness of the cake. Thank you so much Olivia!! Thank you, So happy that you liked it Talia! Let me know how it turns out . Oh, and the fact that it's not too sweet. Welcome to my kitchen! Chill for 20mins. I’ll try to whip the buttercream more, like you said. Cake turned out fine, I didn’t continuously mix it with the mixer when adding the eggs, milk and flour, so texture was great! Mix until it's all nicely incorporated and with no lumps. It is perfect for anyone who likes something light tasting. Thank you! Milk chocolate and vanilla sponge come together with lavender-infused cream frosting for a super velvety mouthful – and the hidden cocoa bits surprise you with a little crunch. Glad it worked out! The Earl Grey tea is infused into the cake layers in many levels, so it is very prominent. The cake kept perfectly fine in the fridge so it was much less hassle than trying to cook everything the day of. thank you! No reviews yet. Can’t wait to try this out. Once the tea is done, strain it a small saucepan and combine with sugar. This is really important in terms of the cake’s texture. Hi Diana! I thought maybe it was the landscapers with their various electric tool things (lol, I have no idea what they are called), but the smell didn’t dissipate after they left, and actually got stronger. Let me know how it turns out! Hi Alysha! I hope this helps! What didn’t you like about the frosting? Hi….this cake and all the reviews looks like one I really want to try. Will this affect the time in the oven? Take out 2-3 hours before assembly. What can I do if I can’t find any Earl Grey tea finely ground but only Earl Grey tea leaf (or like the Lipton/twinnings tea bag)? Might experiment anyway since my husband loves earl grey. The buttercream will be a challenge without a stand mixer though. First off I have to say cake strips are amazing. For Matt’s birthday this year, I went into the archives and made this classic Earl Grey vanilla bean tea cake that’ll please even the tea cake skeptics out there. Add loose leaf earl grey tea, cover with a small plate and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. 2. Hi! You could skip the simple syrup to cut some of the sweetness out or try a German buttercream instead that has a very subtle sweetness. Copyright © 2020 Ana's Baking Chronicles. Leave at room temp or refrigerate. Do you think this would work as a pound/tea cake? I would just swap it in one for one. And trust me when I say - nobody complaint! I can’t wait to do this cake, I’ll let you know how it turns out , Please do! I am new to your site and I have fallen in love with this cake. I absolutely can't wait to try it. Hi Rachel! The cream cheese frosting unfortunately didn’t work well with this cake, covered up all the earl grey taste. Hi there, Would you recommend palm fruit shortening or ghee or lard? Would the measurements be the same if I used matcha? I use a combination of a plastic icing smoother (http://amzn.to/2wSXEvf) on the sides and a small offset spatula (http://amzn.to/2xt6mB4) on the top. Hi Hope! Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, before inverting the cakes out and allowing them to cool completely to room temperature before frosting. 3 min) Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Hi Kelly! Thanks for the great feedback, I’m so glad you liked it . I recently made this cake but it was a bit dense. Would you know what i may be doing wrong? I am probably the most dramatic person (according to my husband) and I would have called the cops in a heartbeat, and yeah, my mind races so fast, I’ve already thought of about a dozen scenarios of my death from some minuscule happening. Hello hello! I just tried your recipe today and it turned out great! And this way I got to make the cake again correcting all my mistakes. Hi Erica! ! I didn’t know if letting the batter stand and not bake straight away would affect the cake texture. It really takes it to a whole ‘nother level of deliciousness. I’m in the midst of trying this recipe, and after making the Earl Grey Syrup, I realized there aren’t any further instructions beside how to make that. You could use sprigs of thyme, that always looks pretty too, and just remove them before serving (easier to remove than the tea leaves, hah). Thanks for your feedback. Hi again, Wondering if I’d be able to tweak the buttercream and make it lemon buttercream? I ran the converter tool again and it should be fixed. Converting pan sizes is always tricky. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool. Please let me know! This was my first cake fully from scratch that I've ever made, and it came out better than I could have hoped! This cake is DEVINE! Thanks so much for the great feedback. Hi Wendy! Otherwise, overmixing the cake batter can cause cakes to be dense. Hi there! Chocolate Oreo Cake - Halloween Edition! I was looking in the wrong spot. Weird that the batter was so runny It should be on the thicker side — glad it worked out though and that you loved it I think the combo you have sounds delicious! No changes needed to any ingredients, just swap the flour. Copyright © 2010 - 2021, Liv for Cake. Over 50 of my very favorite cake recipes all in one place! The buttercream wasn't silky enough for beautiful decorating, but it was still oh-so-delicious, so I carried on with it, nevertheless. Hi Mary! Whisk until combined and set aside. Earl Grey & Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake Earl Grey Cake Adapted from Huntsman and Wynne's Chai Cake (Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes). Drank Birthday Cake on my Birthday. You don’t have to love tea to love this cake! Hi! May I just check with you how does the dreamy colour of the buttercream come from? I thought that once I start adding milk pudding to it, it would come together. I don’t own a few cake pans in the same size – and plan on making three of these for some special ladies in my life, so baking each layer one by one with a single cake pan sounds quite terrifying, if i were to be honest! I made it for my sisters 22nd birthday this weekend and it was lovely. I used homemade cake strips for the first time (tea towel and foil), and I think I kept too much water in the tea towel because the cakes looked soggy after I took them out of the oven, so I left the simple syrup out. I probably used a half teaspoon of lavender at each phase. Hi! The layers will be slightly thinner, but just barely. I used regular tea bags to make the EG milk, which i let steep for about 20min (I wanted a very deep flavor) and a coffee grinder to grind the tea bag tea very finely. That can cause for a denser cake. I suggest to check the cakes at 18 min mark and then adjust the baking time accordingly. 4", weight around 1 lb, serving around 4-8 ppl. I made this as cupcakes today and it was sooooo good! Thank you very much for your attention. See this post for details. 35mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Only real butter will work for this frosting, but you can try one of these with butter alternatives: Thank you very much for the great recipe!!!! Is there a way to use vanilla in liquid form instead of paste? The thing was, I didn't know should I incorporate it in the end, or in the beginning. It is easy to follow and very yummy. Overly dense cakes can be from overmixing the cake batter once the flour is added — it develops too much gluten. Hi Dawn! Add loose leaf earl grey tea, cover with a small plate and let it … Sorry for the delayed reply, I hope it worked out ok! Place sugar, water, and tea into a small pot. Would I be able to substitute the AP for cake flour/would that make a difference? The texture was perfect, and the buttercream balanced both the flavor and texture amazingly. … Place egg whites and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk until combined.*. Cook on a medium to high heat until it thickens a bit and form a syrup. if i wanted to change the all purpose flour to cake flour, would the measurement still be the same amount or slightly more? We finished the cake in 2 days, and I used the rest of the delicious icing to make earl grey + orange sandwich cookies and also rosemary + orange sandwich cookies!